[Media Project]No.2 Syrian boy quit school for his sister

Mohammad Hareri, 15 year old, left school in order to work for a grocery store next door to the school that he used to attend.
In the Za’atari refugee camp, each on receive a food voucher from the U.N. every month, though that is not enough for living. Mohammad chose to work for family, especially for the sisters who enjoy studying English.

[Media Project]No.1 Flower in the Desert

13 year old Syrian refugee, Abdul Baset has lived in Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan since 2012. Recently, he has made a tiny garden in his “caravan”, a one-room prefabricated housing unit and plant white carnations his deceased brother used to love.

Installing A Sewer Network in Za’atari Refugee Camp

Installing A Sewer Network in Za’atari Refugee Camp

JEN is building a sewer network in Za’atari refugee camp in cooperation with other international organizations. It is scheduled to be completed in 2017.
When it is completed, sewage from all the households in the camp will be connected to the sewer and conveyed to the wastewater treatment plant inside the camp. All kinds of sewage will be able to be treated.

Contents of the project:
This project consists of two phases.
In the first stage, we will connect caravans in the camp to a concrete tank to collect solid waste with high-density polyethylene.
In the second stage, we will connect concrete tanks to the wastewater treatment plant in the camp. In conducting this project we are encountering many difficulties, including the following.

1.Ensure the security of nearby residents during the construction

It is of most importance to ensure the security of nearby residents during the construction. A lot of measures are taken to ensure the residents’ security. For example, we set warning tape and metal fences around the construction site. In addition, we hold meetings to call parents’ attention to the danger and to tell children at school not to get close to the construction sites or construction machines since there is a risk that children playing around construction sites may injure themselves. It is especially important to teach these things to children at school.

2.Caravans are irregularly arranged in the camp

Our work is made more difficult by refugees entering and staying in the camp discretely and without rules. Therefore, we conduct preliminary surveys and make plans, collect the latest data and make adjustments every day, then give new instructions.

3.The loss of machines for construction and obstructive behavior
T
he staff members need to pay attention to the conservation of the construction site every day after they have finished the day’s work and leave. Special attention is required to prevent construction tools and materials from being stolen. To minimize any damage to the site or loss of equipment, we find it is effective to hire people who live in the particular area under construction as guards.

4.The constant movement of refugees and caravans inside the camp

Some refugees often move to other places inside the camp to live closer to relatives or former neighbors, or to seek better services. A sewer network maintenance project is currently in progress for these people. We hold briefing sessions to inform them that the sewage network is for all of the households in the camp.

I’m working as a land surveyor in this project. Surveying is indispensable for construction related to roads, buildings, clean water and sewage. Surveying makes it possible to install sewage pipes in the right place so as to prevent sewer systems from being backed up.
When this project is completed, the many various problems related to sewage disposal faced by Syrian refugees living in Za’atari refugee camp will be solved. In addition, it will be useful to prevent the pollution of ground water in Mafraq.

Working with JEN has been my first experience being engaged in humanitarian work, and I have learned a new way. It is a great experience for me to work to support Syrian refugees. I’m very proud that the outcomes of the project are useful to the daily lives of the refugees.

Land surveyor　Mo’awiya Issa Shakboua

 

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It was THREE birds with one stone – the positive impact of trash collection

These pictures show the monthly trash collection event held by JEN staff members.
In one particular district, each staff member joins in to help pick up trash.  At each event, local residents join in to create a large group of trash collectors.
The event is a very good activity for JEN staff to meet and interact with the residents of the community, to increase the residents’ awareness about trash collection, and for our staff to remain active.

 

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A survey in Za’atari Refugee Camp

In December 2015, the annual pre and post Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) survey was conducted for 5 days.

In this survey, which concerns the entire Za’atari Refugee Camp, we asses refugees’ knowledge, attitude and practice regarding water and hygienic environment. As a result of the survey, there is a possibility that a new project will be established.

The survey was initiated 4 years ago by JEN in association with other institutions and has been improved every year since then.

The questions of the survey cover a broad range of topics such as drinking water, hygienic environment, food, health, and sewage system which is currently in the middle of preparation for the sewage system.

Upon selecting the survey team, sex, affiliation and work experience are considered trying to be indifferent; however, it made without distinction of any kind. Each team visits randomly selected houses from 9am to 3pm.

Athough the breakdown of call equipment became a serious issue last year, this year, we could finish the survey on time by preparing spare equipment in advance which enabled smooth communication between each team. 

It was a big hurdle whether or not experienced staff could conduct survey together with inexperienced staff, but by solving daily issues one by one, we were able to complete the survey without any trouble.

After collecting all data, a completion ceremony for all participants was held. The participants had lunch together and shared their experiences of working on the survey. At the ceremony, each participant received a certificate on completion, and JEN expressed its gratitude to them. Collected data is to be gathered and a report is to be published shortly. 

 
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